FESTIVE FUN WITH 'A VADER FAMILY SITHNESS' - OUT NOW

May the Force be with us, every one!

Christmas is a time for everyone, even for a former Jedi turned Sith Lord, whose psychological profile is burdened with persistent family issues. It's time to enjoy another fun and offbeat children's book celebrating Darth Vader from acclaimed American talent Jeffrey Brown: A Vader Family Sithmas, available for the festive season and beyond from Chronicle Books.

Here's the publicity info:

How does Santa deliver gifts to the Death Star with no chimney? Where does the Imperial Sithmas tree come from? What's the best gift for a Wookiee? Sithmas time is here, and author/artist Jeffrey Brown returns to the galaxy far, far away to bring holiday humour and cheer to his New York Times bestselling Star Wars series in A Vader Family Sithmas.

This sweetly funny seasonal celebration sees Vader doing his best to raise his rebellious kids while running the Galactic Empire and navigating holiday cheer. From Force-wielding snowball fights, and Jabba the Hutt's hit holiday party, to sledding with Han Solo, and a special message delivered by R2-D2, this charming family album of festivity is the stocking stuffer of the season for fans of all ages and throughout the galaxy.

Get it here:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Star-Wars-Vader-Family-Sithmas/dp/1797207733/ref=sr_1_1?crid=150KZCSJDJQRI&dchild=1&keywords=a+vader+family+sithmas&qid=1634124424&s=books&sr=1-1

Official site:

https://www.chroniclebooks.com/

OUT THIS MONTH - 'STAR WARS MAZES'

Chronicle Books always make sure to have superb Star Wars book treats available in time for Christmas, and this one looks set to be a colourful and beautifully illustrated/designed must-have for all age group fans: Star Wars Mazes, from Sean C. Jackson - 64 pages with 30 full-colour mazes.

On sale September 16th, 2021, here's the official release info:

How long will it take you to escape the Rebel base on Hoth?

Find your way through a galaxy far, far away... Race through the corridors of the Death Star. Navigate safely through the Battle of Hoth. Scavenge inside a fallen Star Destroyer on Jakku. Search the rocky cliffs of Ahch-To.

In this first-ever collection of exciting, interactive Star Wars mazes, fans of all ages can explore the galaxy themselves. Expert maze creator and lifelong Star Wars fan Sean C. Jackson brings the saga to life through more than 30 beautifully illustrated mazes of iconic scenes and locations ranging from the forest moon of Endor to Bespin's Cloud City, the dark side planet of Exegol, Jabba's palace, Podraces, clone armies, and much more. Each full-colour maze includes bonus elements along the way.

Get the book here:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Star-Wars-Mazes-Sean-Jackson/dp/1797205943/ref=asc_df_1797205943/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=463306883723&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=9009446768844069823&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9044978&hvtargid=pla-967811030103&psc=1&th=1&psc=1

OUT NOW: 'THE JEDI MIND - SECRETS FROM THE FORCE FOR BALANCE AND PEACE'

As darkly complex real-life times and tumultuous events rock our world through 2020, we need our fictional heroes more than ever to help us relax, unwind and provide a new sense of light and hope to our lives and overall well-being. Long-time Star Wars fan panelist/writer and merchandise contributor Amy Ratcliffe returns to pen an all-new family self-help orientated book (with lovely illustrations by Christina Chung) helping to soothe and enlighten us through such trying difficulties with the showcase help and powers of the entire saga's key Jedi and Jedi-related characters in the Force: The Jedi Mind - Secrets From the Force for Balance and Peace, published by Chronicle Books.

Prequel heroes Anakin Skywalker and Ahsoka Tano showcase 'Gratitude'.

Here's the official US release info:

Star Wars®: The Jedi Mind takes quotations and lessons from Star Wars and pairs them with practices such a breathing, posture, and meditation.

The Jedi Code is focused on peace, knowledge, serenity, and balance—principles that readers can engage in their own lives.

The philosophical tenets are applicable not just in the galaxy far, far away, but also in our own galaxy, here and now.

• Quoted wisdom offers day-to-day life lessons
• An accessible pop culture spin on the Star Wars universe
• Features 20 color illustrations to illuminate the book's thoughtful advice

"Trust your feelings."—Obi-Wan Kenobi

Star Wars: The Jedi Mind is the perfect gift for Star Wars fans looking for balance, and seekers of inner calm open to learning from the Jedi Masters.

• Perfect gift for Star Wars fans who love self-care, reflection, and mindfulness
• An enjoyable and useful primer for Star Wars lovers who are seeking inner calm
• Add it to the shelf with books like Star Wars: Be More Yoda: Mindful Thinking from a Galaxy Far Far Away by Christian Blauvelt and Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back So You Want to Be a Jedi? by Adam Gidwitz.

Get the book here:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Star-Wars-Secrets-Force-Balance/dp/1797205935/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=the+jedi+mind&qid=1604936945&sr=8-1

EPISODE VII: THE LANGUAGE OF TRUST AND FRIENDSHIP

 

With our vulnerable heroine Rey unsure of her destiny and now hiding in one of the forests of Takodana, it's up to the ever-loyal BB-8 to provide some support and friendship to her in a dark time. Rey returns the favour to once more fix the droid's always bending antenna wire in this sweet moment from The Force Awakens.

The trusting and often charming relationships between Humans and Droids in the Star Wars films is an important part of the saga's underlying popularity with audiences of all ages. Not all humans onscreen necessarily understand the Astromech language though, so how about a handy and fun new guide from Chronicle on how to successfully navigate such a unique form of communication: How to Speak Astromech with BB-8, joyously illustrated by popular UK artist and lifelong saga fan JAKe, alongside enlightening text by I.M. Rollin.

 

More official info on the book:

Featuring one of the most popular characters from the new Star Wars films, How to Speak Astromech with BB-8 collects 10 essential BB sounds alongside tongue-in-cheek translations and playful illustrations.

Ten droidspeak audio clips, translation and conversation tips, and funny illustrated scenarios help readers understand and get the best out of their own droid companion in a galaxy far, far away.

This sound-driven operator's guide demonstrates the many amazing qualities of the BB-series of astromechs—including bravery, resourcefulness, curiosity, comedy, and more—all through the entertaining adventures of BB-8.

• New insights on a beloved character that will delight Star Wars fans of all ages
• Follows the success of the sound books How to Speak Wookiee and How to Speak Droid with R2-D2
• Packed with inside jokes

BB-8's (frankly adorable) ball-droid construction, spherical mobility, handy tool bays, dedication and loyalty to their owners make them great mechanical allies and friends.

This sound book celebrates the Star Wars droids and all their quirky traits.

• A celebration of the fan favorite BB-8 and fresh fun from the new trilogy and beyond
• A perfect gift for Star Wars fans of all ages
• Add it to the collection of books like Solo: A Star Wars Story Sound Book by Erin Rose Wage, Star Wars: The Force Awakens Flashlight Adventure Book by Phoenix International Publications, and BB-8 on the Run by Drew Daywalt

© & TM LUCASFILM LTD. Used Under Authorization.

Get the book here:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Star-Wars-Speak-Astromech-BB-8/dp/1797201778/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2JSY9R159K5UW&dchild=1&keywords=how+to+speak+astromech+with+bb-8&qid=1603453781&sprefix=how+to+speak+astromec%2Caps%2C204&sr=8-1

EPISODE IX: TEAM REBELLION!

With the return of the franchise's most popular evil force in the dreaded Emperor (aka Darth Sidious), Jedi Knight Rey will have her hands full against such a formidable threat of darkness and legacy, in a story for EPISODE IX that will resolve around teamwork and friendship if she and the Rebellion are to win the biggest challenge to good the Star Wars sequel era galaxy could ever face.

The themes of friendship and teamwork are an important, universal strength in education and fun personal growth within our own real world too, especially for the young- both of these are highlighted effectively and most charmingly in the latest work from acclaimed children's author and illustrator Jeffrey Brown, fresh from the international success of his Darth Vader family books for that target readership, and now returned with the first of an all-new series linked to the sequel saga, which concludes with the eagerly-awaited EPISODE IX later in the year, and once more teamed with Chronicle Books: Star Wars - Rey and Pals.

Here's the publishing blurb:

What if Rey hadn't grown up alone on dusty planet Jakku, but instead had a galaxy of friends to play with? New York Times bestselling author of the Darth Vader and Son series Jeffrey Brown returns to the Star Wars galaxy with a collection of brand-new adventures starring young Rey and Kylo, Finn, Poe, Hux and Phasma, Rose and BB-8 - all under the watch of Luke, General Leia, Han and Chewie. Whether it's Kylo trying to use the Force to cheat at Go Fish, Poe bowling with BB-8, or Rey lifting rocks to play hide and seek, Jeffrey Brown's charmingly hilarious vision will delight Star Wars fans of all ages.

Now available, get Rey and Pals here:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Rey-Pals-Jeffrey-Brown/dp/1452180431/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=rey+and+pals&qid=1566577261&s=gateway&sr=8-1

CLASSIC IMAGE: RESCUERS NEED NOT APPLY!

Image: © Lucasfilm/Disney.

Dare cross the formidable, weapons-trained Princess Leia Organa at your peril, as one Stormtrooper finds out the hard way whilst his patrol searches the Rebel Blockade Runner for any aboard members of the Alderaanian Royal family, during the memorable start to the original Star Wars.

Celebrate the personal genesis of rebellion and the spunky dedication of the fiery yet compassionate Princess who captured the attention and devotion of the pop culture universe via the all-new, high-quality Leia Organa - Rebel Leader box set book and attractive painted figurine from Chronicle Books, available in the UK from 9th April, 2019.

Here's the info:

Leia Organa is one of the galaxy’s fiercest rebels and greatest heroes—a powerful leader and a force against galactic evil, never to be underestimated. This one-of-a-kind, hand-painted statue comes with a display stand and a 48-page illustrated booklet featuring an illuminating look at Leia’s role in the Star Wars saga and insights on Carrie Fisher’s portrayal by Lucasfilm Executive Editor Jennifer Heddle, a celebration of the inspiration and symbol of strength the character has become for legions of fans. 

Box: 3 x 4¼ x 6½ in; paperback booklet: 4 x 57/8 in, 48 pp, full-color interior; painted figurine: approximately 4¾ in, full-color; display stand: 3 x 4 x 6 in. 

© and TM Lucasfilm Ltd. Used Under Authorization

Merchandise images: Chronicle Books.

Get hold of it here:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Leia-Organa-Rebel-Leader-Box/dp/1452167214/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=princess+leia+rebel+leader&qid=1554289874&s=gateway&sr=8-4

OUT THIS WEEK: 'STAR WARS: WOMEN OF THE GALAXY'

Rey- the orphan who'd change the direction of a galaxy far, far away forever. Cover art by Jen Bartel.

In the realms of the modern Star Wars saga, across all its diverse areas, sisters really are doing it for themselves, as the song once famously declared. Find out how via the ultimate celebration of the incredible women of that galaxy far, far away, arriving this month in beautiful artistic form from Chronicle: Star Wars - Women of the Galaxy, written and compiled with affection and detail by rising star pop culture writer and die-hard fan Amy Ratcliffe, fused with stunning art from all-female talents linked to 75 memorable characters (several illustrated for the very first time) working in relation to both the good and dark sides of the Force. It's a worthy tome for a target audience that has grown demonstrably this past ten years, launched with a striking introduction from the no less formidable prime mover of the franchise herself: Kathleen Kennedy.

Princess Leia Organa - the capable young senator who fought a tyrannical Galactic Empire. Art by Jen Bartel.

More info on this gorgeous Christmas coffee table treat:

They are heroes and villains, Sith and Jedi, senators and scoundrels, mothers, mercenaries, artists, pilots… The women of the Star Wars galaxy drive its stories and saga forward at every level. This beautifully illustrated, fully authorized book profiles 75 fascinating female characters from across films, fiction, comics, animation, and games. Featuring Leia Organa, Rey, Ahsoka Tano, Iden Versio, Jyn Erso, Rose Tico, Maz Kanata, and many more, each character is explored through key story beats, fresh insights, and behind-the-scenes details by author Amy Ratcliffe. Also showcasing more than 100 all-new illustrations by a dynamic range of female and non-binary artists― with some characters illustrated for the first time. STAR WARS: WOMEN OF THE GALAXY is an inspiring celebration of the characters that help create a galaxy far, far away. Also includes new characters from Solo: A Star Wars Story and Star Wars: Resistance!

Padawan no more: Ahsoka Tano brings a new type of spunky heroism to the animated TV adventures. Art by Sarah Wilkinson.

Contributing artists:

Alice X. Zhang, Amy Beth Christenson, Annie Stoll, Annie Wu, Christina Chung, Cryssy Cheung, Eli Baumgartner, Elsa Charretier, Geneva Bowers, Jennifer Aberin Johnson, Jen Bartel, Jenny Parks, Karen Hallion, Little Corvus, Sara Alfageeh, Sara Kipin, Sarah Wilkinson, Viv Tanne 

About the Author: Amy Ratcliffe is the managing editor of Nerdist and a contributor to StarWars.com, and has written for outlets such as Star Wars Insider and IGN. She’s a host at Star Wars Celebration and cohosts the Lattes with Leia podcast. When she's not visiting a galaxy far, far away, she lives in Los Angeles. 

Get the book here (available from 30th October, 2018):

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Star-Wars-Galaxy-Amy-Ratcliffe/dp/1452166315/ref=sr_1_sc_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1540466617&sr=8-1-spell&keywords=stra+ars+wome+of+the+galaxy

A gorgeous accompanying three character showcase, 64 page Notebook Collection is also available from November 6th, 2018:

Star Wars: Women of the Galaxy Notebook Set by compiled by Lucasfilm LTD.

This inspiring trio of notebooks celebrates three iconic heroes of the STAR WARS galaxy: Leia Organa, Rey, and Ahsoka Tano. Each notebook features lightly ruled interiors with notable quotes from each character, along with bonus artwork on the inside and back covers.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Star-Wars%C2%AE-Galaxy-Notebook-Collection/dp/1452173737/ref=sr_1_sc_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1540466617&sr=8-2-spell&keywords=stra+ars+wome+of+the+galaxy

EP VIII: ROUNDY'S RETURN!

From breaking out jailed heroes to saving human buddy Poe Dameron, then formidably controlling an AT-ST Walker into battle, ever-lovable, ever-cute BB-8's scene-stealing talents continued to an even greater degree during events of  The Last Jedi. 'Roundy' even got to utter a now classic STAR WARS line:

comicbook.com/starwars/2017/12/16/star-wars-the-last-jedi-bb8-i-have-a-bad-feeling-about-this/

He's now a unique culinary cover star, too - for an all-new family breakfast cookbook linked to the heroes of the new sequel trilogy, part of Chronicle Books' continuing SW themed series:

Out now, here's the info:

Awaken your inner Force with 29 intergalactic breakfast recipes. Fuel up with Hans Soloatmeal, battle hunger with Admiral Ackbars, and so much more! These easy-to-make, mouthwatering recipes feature characters and scenes from Star Wars: The Force Awakens as well as from the upcoming film Star Wars: The Last Jedi. And photographs featuring Star Wars figurines re-creating epic moments from the films provide an extra helping of humour.

Recipes include: 

C-3PO at Pancakes

Parfait de Resistance

Maz Kanata Frittata

Luggabeast of a Quiche

Reysin Bread

Breakfast Poe’Boy

Kanjiklub Sandwiches

Breakfast Tako-danas

Get The Star Wars Cookbook here:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Star-Wars-Cookbook-BB-Ate-Breakfast/dp/1452162980/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1519042742&sr=8-1&keywords=star+wars+cookbook 

OUT NOW FROM CHRONICLE: 'STAR WARS KIRIGAMI'

In STAR WARS KIRIGAMI, celebrated paper artist and designer Marc Hagan-Guirey (aka 'Paper Dandy')applies his genius to the Star Wars galaxy in this book of 15 unique kirigami (cut and-fold) ships featured in the saga’s films. Ranging in difficulty from beginner to expert, each beautifully detailed model features step-by-step instructions and a template printed on cardstock—all that’s needed are a utility knife, a cutting mat, and a ruler. Clear tips and guidance through the tricky stages help readers craft their own X-wing, Imperial Star Destroyer, Millennium Falcon, and a dozen more ships and vehicles, each accompanied by colourful and inspiring photographs of the final model on display (or ready for a jump to hyperspace). STAR WARS KIRIGAMI a part of the "Journey to Star Wars: The Last Jedi" program, and includes an all-new vehicle from the highly anticipated film as well as intricate paper versions of these Star Wars ships:

Anakin’s Podracer

AAT (Armored Assault Tank)

Republic Gunship

AT-TE (All Terrain Tactical Enforcer)

Jedi Starfighter

Republic Attack Cruiser

Luke Skywalker’s Landspeeder

Sandcrawler

Snowspeeder

Millennium Falcon

Imperial Star Destroyer

X-wing

Rey’s Speeder

First Order Stormtrooper Transporter  

STAR WARS KIRIGAMI is a hands-on celebration of the fantastic machines of a galaxy far, far, away.

Get the book here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Star-Wars-Kirigami-Marc-Hagan-Guirey/dp/1452167613

http://www.starwars.com/news/inside-marc-hagan-guireys-beautiful-star-wars-kirigami

http://www.paperdandy.co.uk/news/2017/9/2/star-wars-kirigami-featured-on-the-independent

OUT THIS MONTH: 'STAR WARS: 99 STORMTROOPERS JOIN THE EMPIRE'

They are the fan beloved foot soldiers of the Galactic Empire, with their feared visage and violence thuggery when en massed legion: Imperial Stormtroopers.

And yet, despite their cool visual appeal, and their importance as a notable enemy, they are the worst shots ever seen on film, and they've been mocked numerous times in other key ways to the point where they have become a mine of comedy gold by writers/comediennes across the pop culture universe.

Now, acclaimed writer/artist Greg Stones celebrates the Imperial Stormtrooopers in a fun and danger- filled way that is both clever, inspired and very funny, as 99 of them fall to various dire unexpected, unfortunate and careless demises across the entire STAR WARS saga, as they mix with Prequel and Classic Trilogy (including the recent Rogue One) characters, and across various worlds and environments. Out this month from CHRONICLE, STAR WARS: 99 STORMTROOPERS JOIN THE EMPIRE is a lovely addition to the STAR WARS family humour books range.

Book details (from US): http://www.chroniclebooks.com/titles/entertainment/star-wars/99-stormtroopers-join-the-empire.html

Get it here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Stormtroopers-Join-Empire-Star-Wars/dp/1452159246/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1499542899&sr=1-1&keywords=99+stormtroopers+join+the+empire

OUT NOW: 'DARTH VADER AND FAMILY' BY JEFFREY BROWN

Jeffrey Brown's acclaimed cute and colourful reimagining of the STAR WARS saga in children's universe form continues to surprise and delight fans young and old - his latest striking and memorable work out now from CHRONICLE BOOKS: Darth Vader and Family Colouring Book,

Darth Vader and Family Coloring Book: Amazon.co.uk: Jeffrey Brown: 9781452159232: Books